TaxAssist Accountants – Sixth Franchisee Opens 2nd Shop Front

AccountingWEB.co.uk:

TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Phil Marriott was so impressed with the growth of his business from his first shop front in Loughborough, that he has recently taken on a second, a large visible former bank in Shepshed, Leicestershire.

Phil Marriott joined TaxAssist Accountants in December 2002. Over the last 6 years Phil has helped small businesses with tax returns, accounting, bookkeeping, cash flow projections, PAYE and VAT. “I was attracted to TaxAssist Accountants because I think their services are in demand. Tax and accountancy are complex areas and as legislation is always changing, small businesses often need technical support. The brand support is excellent and allows me to portray a big practice feel but with a small practice price structure – a real winner with the clients! Ongoing training is excellent through BPP Professional Education and I have to say that TaxAssist Accountants seem to have their support structure with franchisees just right – there when you need them but leaving you to run and develop your business when you don’t!

Phil has operated from a shop front style premises in Loughborough since March 2005. “Despite my reservations over the cost and disruption, the overriding outcome has been excellent. My net fee income, client growth, profitability and cash flow have all benefited dramatically over the last three years, improving month on month. New business enquiries are plentiful with word of mouth being the best source and referrals from local professional sources (banks and solicitors) second. There is little other marketing I need to undertake, and the brand building activity of the Support Centre is sending welcome leads my way”.